Has anyone tried an amp from Class D Audio?

Springbok10,

I just left you a response on your other thread, asking about CDA amps from owners, and I was asking about your impressions on the CDA470. I didn't know you were going to set it up with the Bel Canto monos on the bottom and the 470 on the mids and top. I thought you'd do the opposite.

I'm glad to hear you're pleased with the results in your system but I can't say I'm surprised. I, like Spencer, am curious to know which setup sounds better once you try the CDA470 on the bottom with the Bel Cantos on top. I'm very confident that almost any system would benefit from the use of CDA amps. I want to also make it clear that I have no asociation with CDA; I'm just a satisfied customer and big fan of Tom Ross's excellent products. I'd like to one day know how he makes such good amps for so little money and the details of his proprietary technology.

Enjoy,
Tim

http://www.highfidelityreview.com/class-d-audio-sds-440c-amplifier.html


I found this review of the Class D Amplifiers, as I am looking into using one of these to drive a pair of Magnepan 1.7i and a pair of Dynaudio Confidence C2s. I been very skeptical of Class D designs as I have found most of them to be very flat and not very responsive in the bass department etc.. I have used BelCanto Wyred for Sound etc.. I am looking at pairing this Amp (CDA470) with a Belles Aria Pre/Amp which has a tube like sound, and I haven't ruled out Mono Blocks from Belles yet, but this seems like I would love to give this Amp a try first. 

Hi gandalf,

     Both the Magnepan 1.7i and Dynaudio Confidence C2 are very good speakers that are somewhat inefficient, meaning they are likely to sound best with higher powered amps.
     IMO, the CDA470 would be a good match with both of your speakers. I used a CDA440 with a VTL tube preamp on Magnepan 2.7qr and it was the best bass I've ever heard them produce.  I now use D-Sonic M3-600-M class D monoblocks and know these outperform the CAD440 in my system, mainly in dynamics and an improved mid-range and treble.
     There are also the top of the line D-Sonic M3-1500-M monoblocks ($2,550/pair) which may be the best solution for you.  These mono-blocks received an excellent review from 6Moons that is linked below:

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/dsonic/1.html

     Overall, I would suggest trying the M3-1500M mono-blocks through their in-home trial program. I would certainly audition these before even considering anything more expensive than their price of $2,550/pair. However, I don't know your budget and while the D-Sonics  are a great bargain and a great match for both your speakers, they're not exactly inexpensive..  

Good luck,
  Tim